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Penetang mayor 'apologizes for oversight' after Lord's Prayer recited in council

Penetang mayor 'apologizes for oversight' after Lord's Prayer recited in council

'What I wanted to create was an open, welcoming inaugural night for us,' Doug Rawson says of council's 2022 inauguration that also featured Chigamik Drum Circle, which has ceremonial ties to Indigenous prayer
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'True team effort' brings dialysis care to Christian Island

'True team effort' brings dialysis care to Christian Island

Six new machines unveiled Tuesday mean residents won't have to travel for dialysis care
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Midland to replace late councillor from pool of previous candidates

Midland to replace late councillor from pool of previous candidates

'I would be shocked if any of the six wouldn’t want another chance to do it; it was just a few months ago,' said mayor
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Tay fire academy gets green light from OLT to train

Tay fire academy gets green light from OLT to train

‘The argument in the decision … relied on the fact that the land can be reconverted to agricultural uses once that use ceases,’ says Tay planning manager
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OPSEU stages rally for 'undervalued, underserved' people in region

OPSEU stages rally for 'undervalued, underserved' people in region

Protesters outside MPP Dunlop’s office at Midland library decry layoffs at CLH Developmental Support Services and closure of vital local programs
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'Beacon of hope': 20-bed inpatient unit to be built at Waypoint

'Beacon of hope': 20-bed inpatient unit to be built at Waypoint

New unit will 'play a significant role in relieving emergency department pressures for the eight partner hospitals across the region,' said Waypoint official
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OSMH Foundation among 13 local charities sharing $22.5-M gift

OSMH Foundation among 13 local charities sharing $22.5-M gift

‘I feel good about it,’ says philanthropist Reinhart Weber of Midland who was behind massive donation; OSMH Foundation was given cheque for $3.3 million
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'Legendary' former Midland mayor, current town councillor mourned

'Legendary' former Midland mayor, current town councillor mourned

'Jim (Downer) selflessly served the Midland community with pride and distinction for almost 30 years as a dedicated community leader,' says mayor
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Historic area home demolished, but, hey, there could soon be a plaque

Historic area home demolished, but, hey, there could soon be a plaque

Online heritage page for historic ‘Loup au Lafontaine’ house goes unnoticed by council and public, featuring documentary of 4 Potato Court
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Leadfoots beware: Midland installing speed cameras next year

Leadfoots beware: Midland installing speed cameras next year

' I guess it’s worth a try but I think we’re making a mistake on this,' say town councillor, noting OPP should be enforcing speed limits
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